I Am Because We Are (IABWA) is an anti-violence mentorship program that develops young men in their teenage years into the next generation of leaders, Deeply rooted in the African philosophy of "ubuntu" in which our sense of self is shaped by our relationships with others, we combine off court, social-emotional, identity development curriculum with on-court skill building and gameplay.

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This program looks to intervene with Coach-Mentors who use restorative strategies to build a thriving community and provide safe spaces for youth - especially those who have been impacted by gun violence and the justice system. Participants benefit from support in mitigating these traumatic environmental circumstances and welcome the programs empowering redirection in their lives.